Winter Loverland

Rayne laughed when Rei pouted at her use of sign language. It was fun seeing her flustered, but she made a mental note to tell her what she said later. For now, she just wanted to see her as she tried to figure it out.

Rei grabbed her hand, bringing to her lips, making Rayne blush. The way she looked at her was a look she had never been given before. She looked at her like she was a precious treasure, which made her blush even more. She felt so lucky to have someone who would even look at her like that. Every single time they shared a look, she was thankful that she came to the AFW. If she hadn't, she doubted that she'd ever have expereinced something like this.

When Renee returned, the moment ended, and they were brought back to the world around them. When she set the apetizer down, Rayne almost started to drool. Just lookeing at it made her even more hungry than she was. It was only when she presented them with a bottle of what looked like very, very expensive wine that she broke her gaze from the amazing looking food.

She wasn't much of a wine girl, but it would be rude to pass up something like that. "Thank you very much," she said. When the waitress walked away, Rei poured them both a glass. Rayne smiled, accepting the glass before clinking it against hers. "Cheers!" She took a light sip, and was greeted with one of the most amazing tastes she'd ever tasted. It was sweet, with only a slight bit of bitter to the flavor. She couldn't stop herself from taking another, slightly bigger sip. It was so good, she didn't know if she could keep herself from finishing the bottle before the night was through. But she didn't want to get too drunk and spoil the evening.

"This is all so amazing. The food, the wine, the atmosphere... it's all perfect. I really don't deserve someone like you," Rayne said, her eyes resting on Rei's yet again. She felt a tear stinging her eye, but she quickly wiped it away, not wanting to spoil the moment with tears.

"Cheers." Rei clinked glasses with Rayne as they each took a sip. She rolled the wine on her tongue before feeling it warm her stomach. It was much sweeter than she anticipated. She was about take a second drink when she looked up eyeing Rayne who had taking a liking to the wine herself. Rei was happy her lover was enjoying herself and she followed suit. Putting aside the glass, she felt herself salivating at the appetizer.

"I know right?" Rei looked down cutting a piece of the appetizer but stopped mid slice as Rayne finished the latter part of her statement and the wavering in her voice.

"Rayne..." Rei started putting down her silverware for a second. "Listen, every girl needs a night like this once in her life. Besides, you make me out to be perfect but when I'm really not. I have a lot of faults, although it's great for me to think of me as someone amazing, I'm really just... I'm the one who really doesn't deserve you. You're so innocent, diligent, thoughtful and not to mention beautif-"

Rei was interrupted by her stomach's growl, her face went scarlet red and tried her best to laugh to hide her embarrassment.

"W-well we should probably start eating." Rei said feeling her mouth salivate as she carved out a piece of the appetizer for herself and Rayne. "Eat up~"

Rayne didn't let herself get choked up too much, but everything that Rei was doing for her was so perfect. The two of them hadn't been together for very long, but it already felt like it was the best time of her life. Every minute with her was like a dream, even in the ring. Even when the two of them are beating the snot out of each other, it feels a lot more intimate than it would with anyone else.

Her cheeks lit up when Rei complimented her, and pointed out her own faults. She knew she had faults, everyone did. But it was what made her unique, and that made her perfect in her eyes. Faults and all, she loved her. Her words were stopped short when her stomach let out a growl. Rayne's smile widened, and she let out a giggle. Of all things to ruin a moment, it was hunger. It was just as well, though. She was starving, and the appetizer looked unbelievable.

"Yes, let's!" she said, taking the portion that Rei had cut for her and cutting off a smal piece herself, taking a bite. The mix of flavors melted into her mouth, making her moan at the taste. "It's unbelievable," she said after swallowing. "You really know your food, don't you?"

Rei could hold back no longer and took a bite, she clsoed her eyes and chewed with great satisfaction. She popped one of the bacon wrapped dates in her mouth and felt her heart skip a beat. The bacon was cooked perfectly and was seasoned in brown sugar and maple syrup, the bitter sweet dates was perfect but then there was the exotic cheese stuffed within. It was like an explosion in her mouth. She let out a content sigh and cleaned her palate with the sweet ice wine. S

She looked up from her meal as she started cutting each of them another slice.

"Well..." Rei said twirling her fork in her off hand. "I suppose I do but I'm no snobby food critic. I like Ramen cup noodles and Japanese street food as much as the next girl. I eventually got dragged to a few places like these and I developed a taste for the fine dining. Although, being completely honest, I'm pretty clueless when it comes to what wine pairs well with what dish."

Rei took another slice of the appetizer followed by another bacon wrapped date. She tried her best not to let the flavor explosion in her mouth from making her eyes roll back into her head. She wiped her mouth with a cloth.

"So... what about you?" Rei asked smiling. "What's your favorite home comfort food?"

Rayne took the next piece that Rei cut for her and quickly popped it into her mouth. The food was so good, she didn't know if she could go back to simple food after this. Putting it in her mouth like she did, she almost felt rude. Food like this needed to be savored, and she was ready to eat it like it was junk food. After swallowing her piece, she took a sip of the ice wine and let the sweet flavor wash around in her mouth.

"Me? Honestly, I enjoy a bowl of plain rice. I know that seems silly, but I love plain rice," she said, smiling as she swirled her wine in the glass. "But, after tonight, I doubt that I'll be able to do that again."

Rayne glanced back into the room, taking in the lovely atmosphere. The piano music was so lovely, she just wanted to dance and forget about the food. But her stomach didn't agree with her.

She turned back to Rei setting her glass back down. "So, I have been curious. We have to have a rematch soon. And I just wanna know... how do you want to lose?" she teased, her mouth twisting into a wicked grin.

"Only rice?" Rei said almost in disbelief. "You call me over and I'll make you something to eat or at least take you out to a diner or something."

Rei half laughed, half choked on some ice wine taken off guard by Rayne's comment. She put down her glass of wine and bit her bottom lip in contemplation.

"How would I like to lose?" Rei said as if tasting the words in her tongue before making up her mind. "Well, I don't plan on losing to anyone especially to someone as weak as you, punk."

Rei would put her hands under her chin before leaning in conspiratorially. "If I were to choose how you defeat me, I'd say I would want you to pin me down and kiss me while the ref counts me out. One~ Two~.... Three~ The crowd would cheer and the bell will chime. After you make me admit you're the better fighter, I want you to take me in the ring and show the crowd I belong to you."

The violet haired girl would give an easy smile but didn't break eye contact with her lover. She wondered how Rayne would react with her being so forward like this. Rei would tilt her head before asking.

"How do you want to lose?" Rei asked waiting expectantly wondering if Rayne had any fantasies about losing to her.

Rayne giggled at her lover's little jab, calling her a punk. She loved that side of Rei, her cocky, confident self. It didn't matter if it was inside or outside of the ring, that part of her always made her smile.

But then, Rei shocked her. As she answered Rayne's question, she went into full detail of what she wanted, telling her that, after she bet her, she wanted her to take her right there, in the ring in front of the crowd. As she went on, her cheeks grew redder and redder. Rayne couldn't believe she was saying this out in public, but, much to her shame, she was getting turned on by the thought. She really wished that dinner would show up so that they could finish and go home so that she could not hide that fact.

"That's... an interesting way to want to lose," Rayne said before picking up her glass and taking a good size sip. She had to calm herself down before she let her desire get the better of her.

"Me? Well..." she trailed off, keeping her eyes locked with Rei's. What could she say? Rayne had never been a dominant girl, and, admittedly, she loved being dominated... fuck it.

"I... would love to spend the match being tossed around by you, and the entire time, you are talking trash, making me feel like the lesser woman. And then, when you've finally decided enough was enough, you'd pin me, but only after you made me beg you to..." Rayne had to take another good sip before continuing. She had never opened up like this before. "After that, you'd make me do whatever you told me, force me to pleasure you before making me beg you to do the same to me."

Rayne's cheeks were so red, she thought she might start sweating. She didn't know how Rei would react, and she couldn't take her eyes off of her the entire time.

Rei gave Rayne a blank expression neither smiling, frowning or even blushing. She took in Rayne's words like she was reading a book before a wry smile formed on her lips moments after Rayne was down her little confession.

"Pervert." Rei said before giving a wider grin. The violet haired girl's face reddened as thoughts of both of them dominating each other conquered her mind. She felt the warmth of the wine heat her face even further. "After dinner, I think you and I will have to work off our dinners. I'm up for a little... -sparring. "

Rei blushed at the memory of their first encounter at the gym but didn't dare look away from Rayne. It was hard not to ravish Rayne, the subject matter and Rayne's beautiful appearance made it hard not to.

After a tense moment, the waitress had returned placing both of their entree's before them. With a quick glance at both of them, she gave a bow and told them to enjoy. Rei blatantly ignored the dish and stared at Rayne like she was the main course. Catching herself, Rei began to work at her own food.

The entire time Rayne was admitting her darkest desire to Rei, her cheeks were flushed red. Telling her all of that was the most embarrassing thing she had ever done, hell, she'd probably rather have that actually happen to her than admit it out loud again. She probably wouldn't have if she didn't have help from the wine, which was starting to make her mind swim. Looking now, her glass was already almost empty. She made a mental note to slow down a bit.

"I'm not..." Rayne muttered, even though it was probably true. She liked to think that she wasn't a pervert, but after admitting all of that, she couldn't say that anymore. As long as it was for Rei though, she didn't mind. That didn't make it less embarassing.

"I... we should..." Rayne squirmed in her seat when Rei suggested some after dinner... fun. The thought of it after spilling her guts like that was incredibly tempting, and she really wanted to just skip the dinner and take her back to her place. She was about to suggest it to break the tension, but before she could say something, the waitress arrived, presenting them with their entrees.

"Oh thank god..." Rayne said under her breath, thankful for the break in tension. Still, she quickly grabbed her glass and downed the last little bit of wine before letting out a deep breath. The two of them shared a long look before they both dug into their dishes.